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Hawai‘i Island Road and Lane Closures: Aug. 17–23
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures for the week of Aug. 17 through Aug. 23, 2019.
HDOT Offers Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road Data, Design
The contraflow will be open between 5:30 and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, according to a HDOT press release.
DLIR Launches New Unemployment Applications
Employers are now able to electronically file wage and tax data, make tax payments, update and make changes to their accounts, as well as view real time data.
Police Arrest Kamuela Man for Identity Theft
The Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) has charged a 32-Year-old Kamuela man following an identity theft investigation.
HPD Says Missing Persons Cases Not Connected
The Hawai‘i Police Department opened three missing persons cases involving the four girls, all between the ages of 12 and 17.
NCAPA Condemns DHS Public Charge Rule
The rule would deny lawful permanent resident, green card and visa applications to immigrants receiving public benefits or are considered likely to do so.
Hawaiian Eye Center Tips on Screen Time Impact
More than 12 million children in the US are treated by eye care specialists annually for a number of eye-related conditions.
Authors Question Legality of Hawai‘i Statehood
Three authors will offer new information on the illegalities and fraudulence regarding the statehood vote and why it should not have been accepted by the UN.
Access to Hawaiian Immersion Education Confirmed by State Supreme Court
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court affirms the constitutional framers’ intent to revive the Hawaiian language..
Waimea Waterline Work, Shoulder Paving Set
Goodfellow Brothers Inc. will conduct night work on a waterline and daytime shoulder paving along Māmalahoa Highway over the course of the next several weeks.
Man, Woman Suspected of Department Store Theft
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying two suspects in connection with a theft case at a large retail store in Kona.
HIEMA to Test New Sirens in East Hawai‘i
The State Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) will be testing newly-installed sirens on Hawai‘i Island from Thursday, Aug. 22 to Friday, Aug. 23.
Police Search for Suspects in Kailua-Kona Theft
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying two suspects responsible for a theft which occurred at a large retail store in Kailua-Kona.
MISSING: Roxy Thoren, 17, Kailua-Kona
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Roxy Thoren.
46th Fire Fighter Recruit Class Graduates
The Hawai‘i Fire Department held commencement exercises for its 46th Fire Fighter Recruit Class at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo.
Rat Lungworm Support Group Meeting Set for Aug. 14
The next Rat Lungworm Support Group meeting at the Kea‘au Community Center is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Battleship Missouri Memorial Celebration
The Battleship Missouri Memorial on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, will celebrate 74 years since the official end of World War II with a special ceremony on the ship’s fantail.
Rep. Takayama to Co-Chair NCSL Committee
The newly formed committee is intended to provide legislators and private sector partners a chance to engage on the future of disaster mitigation and recovery.
MISSING: Roxanne Reeves, 16, Kailua-Kona
Roxanne Reeves, 16, is described as being 5-feet-2-inches tall, weighint 120 pounds with light brown, shoulder-length hair and brown eyes.
